It can be confusing to keep track of your various social media and other account logins across multiple devices. Logging out of social media sites like Facebook when you’re done using them helps prevent hackers from gaining access to your account when you’re using a shared computer.
If you have logged into Facebook from a device that you no longer have access to, but forgot to log out, you can do so from your account settings.
Here’s how to log out of Facebook on any device, one at a time or all at once, whether it’s a desktop computer, a mobile phone, or a tablet.
What You Should Know
- Log out of the Facebook Website: Tap the triangle button or the hamburger menu, then select Log Out.
- Log out of all active sessions: Menu > Settings & privacy > Security and Login (web) or Password and Security (app) > More information can be found under Where You’re Logged In > Log out of all active sessions.
How to Log Out of Facebook on a Desktop Browser
- Open the Facebook website in the same browser you used to log in previously.
- Click the downward-facing arrow in the upper-right corner. A drop down menu will appear, and at the very bottom of that menu will be the words “Log Out.”
- Click “Log Out,” and you’re done!
How to Log Out of Facebook on a Mobile Device
- Launch the Facebook app on your mobile device.
- Tap the three lines in the bottom right corner of your iPhone. These will be in the upper right corner of your Android phone.
- A screen will appear with your name at the top and various sections below it.
- Scroll all the way down until you see “Log Out.”
- Click the “Log Out” button. A notice will appear asking if you are certain you want to log out. Click “Log Out,” and you’re done!
Log Out of Facebook on All of Your Devices
- In a web browser, navigate to Facebook and click the downward-facing arrow in the top right corner.
- Select “Settings & Privacy” from the drop-down menu, then “Settings.”
- You will be directed to the Settings page. Navigate to the Accounts Center section on the left side of the screen and click “See more in Accounts Center.”
- Log in to your Facebook account.
- Choose “Password and security” from the left-hand menu. Under “Security checks,” select “Where you’re logged in.”
- Choose your Facebook account and go through the list of logins. Click “Select all,” then “Log Out” to log out of devices.
- A warning will appear, asking if you are certain. Select “Log Out.” You may also need to log out of the device you’re using separately.
How Do I Log Out of Facebook With My Mobile Browser?
If you’re using Facebook in the browser on your phone rather than the app, look for the three parallel lines icon in the top right corner of your screen. As before, scroll to the bottom and tap “Log Out.” When you log out, a prompt will appear asking if you want the browser to save your login information. To finish the process, select “Save and Log Out” or “Don’t Save and Log Out.”
How Do I Log Out of Facebook (iPhone)
Log off Facebook on Your Current Device
The process for signing out of a Facebook account on the iPhone is the same as it is on the Android app, with the only difference being the location of the menu option. To sign out of your Facebook account on an iPhone, press the “Menu” button in the bottom navigation bar and then select “Log out” at the bottom of the page.
Log out of Facebook on all Devices
- From the bottom navigation bar, select the Menu tab and then Settings & Privacy -> Settings to access your account’s settings.
- 2. On the next page, select “Password and security” and then tap “See all” next to the “Where you’re logged in” heading to see a list of all active devices.
- On the iPhone, you can see all logged-in devices. Scroll to the bottom of the list and select “Log out of all sessions”. When the confirmation prompt appears, click “Log Out,” and Facebook will sign you out of all devices.
How to Log Out of Messenger
How to Log out of Messenger on Android
Here’s how to log out of your app using the settings:
- Launch the Settings app.
- Choose Apps & Notifications.
- Select See all #> apps. Scroll to the bottom and select Messenger. (The apps are listed alphabetically.)
- Choose Storage and Cache.
- Select Clear Storage.
- OK to confirm. Close the Settings app and return to the Messenger app to ensure it worked.
How to Log Out of Messenger through the Facebook App
To log out, iOS users must use the official Facebook app. Users of Android devices can do the same.
- Open the Facebook app and sign in to the account you want to disconnect Messenger from.
- Tap the hamburger icon (located at the bottom of the screen from the home feed tab on iOS and at the top of the screen on Android).
- Scroll to the bottom and select Settings & Privacy > Settings.
- Select Password and Security.
- Under the Where You’re Logged In section, you’ll find a list of all the devices and locations where Facebook remembers your login information. Your device name (for example, iPhone, iPad, or Android) will be highlighted, with the Messenger platform labeled beneath it.
- If you don’t immediately see your device name with the Messenger label beneath it, you may need to tap See All or See More to view all active logins.
- Tap the three dots to the right of the device from which you want to log out.
- Select Log Out. It will be removed from the list, and you will be able to open the Messenger app again to confirm that you have logged out.
How to Log out of Messenger by visiting Facebook.com.
These steps are very similar to those required to use the Facebook mobile app.
- Visit Facebook.com and sign in to the account from which you want to unsubscribe from Messenger.
- Select Settings & Privacy > Settings from the drop-down menu by clicking the down arrow in the upper-right corner of the page.
- From the sidebar menu, select Security and Login.
- Look for the name of your device (iPhone, iPad, Android, or other) and the Messenger label beneath it in the section labeled Where You’re Logged In.
- Select Log Out from the three dots on the right of a Messenger listing. Your listing will disappear, just like on the Facebook app, and you can return to your device to confirm that you’ve been disconnected/logged out of the Messenger app.
How Do I Report an Incorrect Login?
While reviewing your logged sessions, if you notice an unusual location or login time, you can easily report it and then log out. Simply follow the steps below to log out of all sessions. When you reach the list of sessions, tap or click on the three dots next to the entry and choose Report or Log Off.
How do I exit Facebook Messenger?
To exit the Facebook Messenger app, navigate to Menu > Settings > Password and Security, tap the three dots beside your device, and then select Log Out.
How do I change my Facebook account?
Hover over your Profile icon and select Log Out, then Add Account to switch accounts on Facebook. Tap Menu > Log Out > Log into another account in the app.
How do I get my Facebook password back?
Go to the Facebook Find Your Account page and enter your information to recover your Facebook password. Select the method for receiving the password reset code and click Continue.
How do I get rid of my Facebook account?
Hover over your Profile icon and select Settings & Privacy > Settings > Facebook Information to delete your Facebook account. Select View > Delete My Account > Continue to Account Deletion next to Deactivation and Deletion. You can also deactivate your Facebook account temporarily.
Do you receive an email when someone logs into your Facebook account?
When you sign in from an unknown device or location, Facebook sends you a login notification. Set up two-factor authentication on Facebook to improve the security of your account.
Does Facebook log you out automatically?
Due to server issues, Facebook occasionally logs you out of your account. When you clear browser cookies, you may also notice that your Facebook account is signed out.
Why is Facebook constantly logging me out?
If you clear your browser cookies or your session expires, Facebook may log you out. Browser cache issues can also cause you to be signed out of your Facebook account.
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